The Nexus line of phones always heralds a new version of Android, but it also means existing Android phone users have to ask the question, “will my device get the update?” In the case of Android 4.0, Google has been very quick to respond in a positive way.

Both Gabe Cohen, Android Product Manager, and Android User Experience Director Matias Duarte, have confirmed that the Nexus S and Nexus One will definitely be getting an update to Android 4.0. Even better news for wider, existing community of Android phone users is the fact that Google expects most Gingerbread devices to get the update too. Of course, that depends on the phone you have and the manufacturer/network in control of rolling out that update. It could take weeks, but it could just as easily take months.

For now, it’s probably safe to assume that if you have a phone from the most recent round of hardware releases, then Android 4.0 is coming your way soon. Other, older Gingerbread handsets will likely be waiting a little longer, but should still get it eventually.

We’ll have coverage of all the goodies on offer in Android 4.0 up on the site later today, just to make the wait for the update that little bit more frustrating. If your Android device doesn’t currently run Gingerbread, then hopefully your contract is nearly up and you can go and pick up a Galaxy Nexus rather than waiting for an update.